Lorazepam Macure
Lorazepam Macure is a benzodiazepine medicine used to calm you down before medical procedures, treat severe anxiety, and manage epileptic seizures.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose varies depending on what it's used for, typically 0.044–0.1 mg per kilogram of body weight, up to 4 mg per dose. Your doctor will decide the exact dose for you.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein (intravenously) or a muscle (intramuscularly) by a healthcare professional.
Do not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes; in some cases, up to 8 mg per day may be given in two doses.
Possible Side Effects
- •Fatigue
- •Daytime sleepiness
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Problems with coordination
- •Vomiting
- •Muscle weakness
- •Confusion
- •Depression
- •Blunted emotions
- •Sleep problems
- •Headache
- •Reduced alertness
- •Vision problems
- •Double vision
- •Nausea
- •Stomach problems
- •Skin reactions (e.g., rash)
- •Hair loss
- •Changes in sex drive
- •Blood disorders
- •Temporary memory loss
- •Mood changes, such as restlessness, irritability, or aggression
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Liver disease-related issues
- •Swelling
- •Pain, redness, or inflammation at the injection site
- •Seizures
- •Coma
- •Low body temperature
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Speech difficulties
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to lorazepam or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have certain severe medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis, severe breathing problems, sleep apnea, or severe liver disease.
- Do not drive or operate machinery for 24-48 hours after receiving this medicine, as it can make you less alert and affect your coordination.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours after receiving this medicine, as it can greatly increase the medicine's effects.
- Long-term use can lead to dependence. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms.
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- You might experience temporary memory loss after taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, as this medicine may affect your baby.
- Elderly and frail patients, as well as children, may react differently to this medicine. Your doctor will carefully adjust the dose for them.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. For short-term use only. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)